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c , , „ 4 . VV . Leslie , Tyler ; W . M . Glenister , P . M . ; P . Poninson , P . M . ; C . W . Duke , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; W . 5 ° Russell , P . M .. P . A . G . D . C ; T . H . Cole , P . M ., Sp A G . D . C . ; C M . Norris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; F . H Haliett , P . M ., P . G . O . ; W . J . Rodda , L . J . Jukes , L . n ' Gleniste r , C . J . Ticehurst , C . J . Lindndge , C . H . r '»» r A . Bray , and R . J . Reed . Visitors : Bros . F .

Russell , 3 S 2 ; and F . Fisk , 1110 . The VV . Master proposed Mr . Boyce as a candidate . Thp W M . also mentioned that he and Bro . Duke had attended at the R . M . I , for Girls' Festival held at the Royal Albert Hall , and that it was a very brilliant and successful tatheting . Bro . F . Russell mentioned that an application had been sent to Prov . Grand Lodge for a warrant for a „ ew lodge at Bexhill .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 4 th inst . Bro . T . Studholme , P . G . Purst ., W . M ., presided , supported by his oHice . rs , viz .: Bros . Dr . Harris , S . W . ; W . J . Tyson , 1 VV . •W . C . Johns , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . J . Anderson , P C . " Chap ., Chap . ; J . Cant , Sec ; G . Staikey , S . D . ;

R , Miller , and T . Richardson , Tyler . The minutes were read and confirmed , when the ballot was taken for W . M . and Treasurer . Bro . T . Allinson was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . W . C . Johns , Treas . ; and Bro . T . Richardson , Tyler . Bros . Leech and Ellwood win subsequently raised to the Third Degree , and the lodge was closed .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 0 , 7 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros ; W . B . Akerman , WM . ; lames Wilson , P . M ., acting S . W . ; E . G . Chesworth , J . W . ; W . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Trc-as . ; Septimus Staton , Sec ; V . M . Vultchoff , S . D . ; J . Read ,

I G ; F . Spencer , Steward ; J . Sly , Tyler ; J . Dawson , pM . i John Smethurst , P . M . ; H . Walmsley , P . M . ; J . W . Edwards , P . M . ; R . R . Lisenden , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward ; Roscoe , Rottmayer , Pearson , Wihl , Megarity , Wild , W . Garside , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro .

Stephen Hamer as a joining member , who was elected . Candidates for both passing and raising were due , but , through unavoidable circumstances , were unable to be present . A sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds towards the Royal Masonic Institution tor Girls . A Committee was appointed for arranging a picnic , and , there being no further business , the lodge was closed .

MARYPORT—Perseverance Lodge ( No . 371 ) —The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place in the Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the 12 th instant . Bro . E . G . Mitchell , W . M ., occcupied the chair , supported by his officers . The following members and visitorswere also present : Bros . J . Nicholson , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Gardiner , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; T . Mandle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . R . Banks , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Brown , P . M . ; f . Dickinson ,

P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; W . Stoddart , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Kenworthy , P . M . 119 , P . P . S . G . W . ( installing Master ); E . B . Penrice , l . P . M . ; J . Abbott , W . M . elect ; T . Boyd , S . W . ; J . Ward , S . D . ; S . Bettoney , Sec ; J . Kendall , l . G . ; J . Hodgson , J . Reed , J . Smith , P . P . G . Org . ; T . Dacres , T . W . Melrose , J . W . Pattison , and

J . Pattison , of 371 ; J . C . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . l . G . ; J . Eden , W . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; G . F . Saunders , S . W . 962 ; A . W . Turner , L . Ward , P . M . 1400 ; R . Leach , 310 ; T . Atkinson , S . D . 1002 ; R . Miller , P . S . W . 119 ; T . F . Richardson , Sec 1532 ; and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , when Bro . G . W .

Kenworthy , P . M . 119 , assumed the chair , and discharged the duties of Installing Master , ably assisted by Bro . J . C . Thompson , P . M . 9 62 , in his usually effective and impressive manner . Bro . Joseph Abbott having been duly installed , invetted the following brethren as his officers : Bros . E . J . Mitchell , l . P . M . ; Jos . Ward , S . W . ; Jos . Kendall , J . W . ;

J . Nicholson , Treas . ( this being the 45 th time our aged and much esteemed brother has been invested with this collar ); Samuel Bettoney , Sec . ; T . W . Melrose , Chap . ; John Hodgson , S . D . ; Jos . Read , J . D . ; T . Dacres , I . G . ; John Smith , Org . ( for the 20 th time ); W . Stoddart , P-C . ; J . W . Pattison and H . Skelton , Stwds . ; and John

Messenger , Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro . G . W . Kenworthy for his kindness and services during the afternoon , also to Bro . J . Clifton . Thompson for his able assistance to Bro . Kenworthy . Heart y good wishes " being tendered from the visitors , the lod ge was duly closed .

Afterwards upwards of 30 sat down to a good repast , presided over by the newly-installed W . M ., faced by his Warden . After which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts Were dul y honoured , interspersed with songs and recitations , 'he Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings of a most Pleasant gathering to a close .

HUDDERSFIELD . —Lodge of Truth ( No . T ? M ' ~~^ ' flourishing lodge held its regular meeting on riday , the 1 st inst . The following brethren were present "ros . A . Graham , W . M . ; J . Firth , S . W . ; G . Jackson , i * ! Rev . J . Dunbar , Chap . ; Geo . Marshall , P . M ., '•f . G . D ., Treas . ; J . W . Turner , P . M ., P . G . D ., Sec ;

Y" rV . S 3 le y . S . D . ; W . Wood , J . D . ; J . Dawson , D . C . ; AH , ' l . G . ; G . Hardy , Tyler ; W . E . Jowitt , P . M . ; ™™ 1 Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Graham , P . M . ; J . ° - Matthewman , P . M . ; A . Armitage , P . M . ; R . Williamp M l ; - > P . P . G . D . ; W . H . jessop , P . M . ; H . Shaw , c" r-i E . A . Beaumont , J . F . Dyson , J . E . Cooper , J . T . ^ rd , T . Bagshaw , G . H . Sissons , B . Walker , G , P c ° ? , ' ,. - Cornish , J . Wood , S . Butterworth , R . Wray , F c iV . v-uiuibn , j . vvooo , o . QuueivvurLii , i \ . vvray ,

•s . Wilkinson , J . Woolven , W . Dyson , and J . Brierley . frlf ' - s l Bros - Herbert G . E . Green , Prov . G . Secretary ^ Presenting the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , P . G . D . 1 ( S , - B - Alderson , P . P . G . D ., A . G . Secretary ; T . VVn „ l ' ' P-G . D . j Jonas Craven , P . P . J . G . W . ; E . G Chouse , P . P . J . G . W . ; C . W . Keighley , P . J . G . W . ; W \ 5 " | . > P . P . G . D . C ; H . N . Crowther , P . P . G . D . C ; Hav PM ' -P G-D -C-J T . Sellers , P . M . 1783 ; John p iy V •¦*?• 3 S 7 ; S . Broadbent , P . M . 1218 ; J . Walmsley , I 4 G 2 ' . r ' ' W - Watson , P . M . 2069 ; T . Farrar , P . M . H H '„ J" Jenkin , P . M . 904 ; J . Shoesmith , P . M . 1783 ; M ° ldsworth , W . M . 1783 ; G . Lincoln , J . W . 1783 ; C .

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C . L . Bernin , S . W . 26 S ; Wm . Warde , S . D . 910 ; H . Helliwell , Sec . 1783 ; E . Mellor , D . C . 17 S 3 ; Jno . North , Org . 290 ; S . Farrar , 1042 ; J . J . Bush , 1042 ; H . Wright , 302 ; S . H . Storry , 1514 ; j . Goodwin , 149 ; G . Wardman , 149 ; and J . VV . Raynor , 1783 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of last regular meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Wood was

raised to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . Allen Jackson , the oldest member as well as oldest P . M . of the lodge . Bro . Geo . Marshall , P . M ., delivered the traditional history and presented and explained the working tools of the Degree , the W . M . then announced that he had a very pleasing duty to perform , namely , to present to Bro . Turner , on . behalf of the subscribers , a full set of Provincial Grand Deacon ' s

clothing , along with jewel . Bro . Graham made the presentation in touching and feeling terms , speaking very highly of the work done in past years by Bro . Turner , and trusted that he ( Bro . Turner ) might be spared many years to enjoy the esteem of his brethren , and to wear the beautiful clothing he then had the pleasure to invest him with . Bro . Turner accepted the gift in appropriate terms , thanking

the brethren for their valuable present , but more especially for the high estimation his brethren had for him . The lodge was adjourned , when the members and visitors partook of an excellent banquet , after which a portrait of the late Bro . J . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . Organist—painted by Mr . Gallimore—was presented and unveiled by Bro . Wm . H . Jessop , P . M ., who expressed the pleasure he felt in

having the honour to be allowed to present so good and faithful a likeness of one who whilst living was beloved and esteemed by all , more especially by his brethren in the Craft . To speak of Bro . Wood as his heart dictated was impossible , not being able to find language expressive enough for his feelings . In conclusion , he asked the W . M . to accept , on behalf of the lodge , the magnificent painting

of the late Bro . J . Wood . Bro . A . Graham , W . M ., expressed the pleasure it afforded him to accept , on behalf of the brethren , so beautiful and appropriate a gift in memory of one who at many and various times had conduced to the harmony of he lodge . Bro . A . Jackson , P . M ., also ( speaking as the oldest

subscribing member of the lodge ) expressed the melancholy pleasure it gave him to add his testimony to the worth of their deceased brother , and the gratification he felt in having such a faithful likeness to adorn the supper-room . Bro . Edwin Woodhouse , P . P . J . G . W ., in an effective and elaborate address , spoke of the time that he and the late brother ( whose memory they had met to honour ) worked

together as members of that lodge , and of the high estimation in which Bro . Wood was held not only by the members of that lodge , but by the Craft in general . The lodge was then closed , when the brethren again adjourned to the supper room to enjoy a social evening . To Bro . Joshua Daws is the credit of raising the subscriptions for the painting , and , he being a very dear friend of

Bio . Jce Wood's , made it a labour of love , and we heartily rejoice in his success . One word for the artist—a more faithful likeness could not be painted , and it is with proud feelings the brethren congratulate the artist on the beautiful work of art he has completed . It is considered the finest and most faithful likeness Mr . Gallimore has ever painted , and the members of the Lodge of Truth are proud of it , and wish Mr . Gallimore every success , as he richly deserves .

FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 6 th inst . The lodge was opened , when , in the absence of Bro . Lowden , W . M ., Bro . George Dalrymple , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., presided , supported by the officers , members , and visitors . The minutes were read and confirmed , and Bro . S . Lowrey was passed , and Bro .

J . Maleham raised . Bro . James Koutledge , W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Craig , P . M ., and duly installed in the chair by the acting W . M ., ably assisted by Bro , Craig ; and the following brethren were invested as officers Bros . Dr . Jas . J . Lace , P . G . Stwd ., as l . P . M . ; H . Hartley , S . W . ; J . Wilkinson , J . W . ; G . Dalrymple , Treas . ; B . Craig , Sec . ; J . Wakefield , S . D . ; A . Cross , J . D . ; D .

Tolson . D . C ; W . Robinson , l . G . ; Wm . Simon and J . Maleham , Stwds . ; and J . Gordon , Tyler . The following brethren signed their names : Bros . James Harper , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Thos . Brakenridge , P . M . S 12 , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . D . P . Field , W . M . ; J . S . Moffatt , S . W . ; Ed . Rose , P . M . ; A . Johnston Rice Tyson , P . M ., P . G . S . of W . ; J . J . Robson , P . M . ; W .

J . Blythe , J . J . Wilson , P . M . ; Jas . Stout , H . P . Armstrong , Robt . Jukes , R . Walker , W . M . 19 S 9 ; C . Gowan , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Boundy , J . Dickinson , R . Rothery , and others . "Hearty good wishes" were given from Lodges 872 ,

1267 , and 19 S 9 , and with other general business the lodge was closed , and the W . M . invited all present , which numbered about forty , to accompany him to the banquet hall , where ample justice was done , and with the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and a few capital songs , a pleasant evening was spent .

HARLESDEN . —Harlesden Lodge ( No . 2098 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the National School , when Bro . Fred . Levick was installed as W . M . There was a large attendance of members of the lodge and visitors . The ceremony was performed by Bro . H . T . Reed , acting for Bro . Arthur Ball , who was unable to attend through

indisposition , great sympathy being expressed by the members of the lodge and visitors at Bro . Arthur Ball ' s absence . Bro . Levick having been installed , appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Arthur Ball , l . P . M . ; F . S . Long , S . W . ; Rev . H . Courtney Atwool , J . W . ; O . C . Robson , S . D . ; Hazzeldine , J . D . ; Charles Butler , l . G . ; Messiter and H . Bell , Stwds . ; P . M . Lay ton , D . C ;

and Whiteway , Tyler . The work of the lodge being ended , the brethren sat down to a choice banquet supplied by the Army and Navy Stores , which was remarkably well served . The Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of the Queen ; Piince of Wales ; Right Hon . Earl of Carnarvon ,

Pro G . M . ; Right Hon . Earl of Lathom , R . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . Reed proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and congratulated the lodge on having so tried a Mason as Bro . Levick for W . M ., prophesying a dignified and prosperous year of office .

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Bro . Levick responded , expressing the pleasure it gave him to occupy the exalted position as Master of the lodge , and promised that during his year of office he would do his best for the welfare of the lodge . " The Visitors " were toasted , and respunded to by Bros . John Fisher , Hales , Davis , and Townsend , who expressed their approbation at the manner in which the work

of the lodge was performed , and the enjoyable evening they had spent . "The Health of the Past Master" was responded to by Bro . Reed . The Secretary , Bro . Lyon , who was responsible for the toast of "The Secretary and Treasurer , " thanked the

brethren for the hearty way in which his health had been drunk , and expressed his willingness to do all in his power for the success of the lodge he had helped to found . " The Officers '" toast came next , responded to by Bros . F . T . Long , Rev . H . Courtney Atwool , and O . C . Robson . The Tyler ' s toast brought an enjoyable evening to a

close . The musical part of the entertainment was under the direction of Bro . Henry Cross , A . R . C . M ., and was of a high character .

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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the Sth inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , PJVI ., W . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; J . Ford , P . M ., J . W . j D . S . Long , Sec . J W . J . Coplestone , S . D . ; F . W . Woodard , J . D . ; C . J . C . Walker , l . G . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . Stroud , W . G . Coat , J . Brown , and F . Craggs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . W . G . Coat , having given prools of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , the W . M . rendering the traditional history in his usual effective manner . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed

Bro . A . Williami acting as W . M . elect . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and Bro . Williams installed . The lodge was resumed in the Second and First Degrees . The W . M . having risen , Bro . A . Williams was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . itfi ) . —A . meeting was held on Tuesday , the Jth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . E . Sheffield , W . M . ; W . Shurmur . S . W . ; S . Napper , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; J . Petch , S . D-. ; Wolters , J . D . ; D . C . Ritchie , I . G . j Berg , and Crick . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Crick acting as candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Wolters , when the lodge was opened in

the Second Degree . Bro . Berg answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Berg candidate . Bro . Sheffield again took the chair , and the lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Crick was unanimously elected a member . Bro . Shurmur was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Bro . J . Petch , W . M . 1471 , and Treas ., proposed a vote of thanks to the Preceptor , Bro . VV . Hancock , for his valuable kindly and services to the lod

ge during the past session , the same to be recorded on the minutes—seconded by Bro . W . Shurmur , P . M . I 47 r , and carried unanimously . Bro . Hancock replied in a few appropriate words , thanking the brethren for their appreciation of his services . The lodge was then closed . The next meeting will be held on the first Tuesday in September . The monthly meeting of the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association was then held . Subscriptions were received , and a ballot taken for a Life-Governorship ( the 20 th ) , which was allotted to Bro . R . Loomes , Stwd . 1451 .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . W . Brindley , W . M . ; G . F . Swan , S . W . ; C . Lambert , J . W . ; H . C . Chevalier , S . D . ; F . C . Fort , J . D . ; E . A . Morrison , l . G . ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; A . W . Smith , T . W . Sedgwick , R . Kirk , R . J . Harnell , and J , Woodward . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . F . C . Fort having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Secod Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Ledge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C ., with explanation of the tools and the Lecture on the tracing board . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . T . W . Sedwick , P . M . iaor , was unanimously elected a joining member .

On rising for the second time , Bio . T . W . Sedgwick ( who had acted as l . P . M . ) proposed that Bro . G . F . Swan be elected W . M . for the 21 st inst ., as their worthy Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , would rehearse the ceremony of installation on the 14 th inst ., and appoint his officers . Seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his " officers in rotation for the aist inst . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , proposed that a cordial and hearty vote of thanks be recorded on minutes to Bro . Brindley , W . M ., for the very interesting and

instructive Lecture he had delivered in the Second Degree . The meeting was not a very large one , which was to be accounted for by the fact that many members were present at the Centenary Festival of the Girls' School that evening at the Royal Albert Hall , at which the M . W . G . M . was presiding ; but the few brethren present he felt sure had been delighted with Bro . Brindley's working . Seconded by Bro . C . Lambert , and carried unanimously . The W . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ,, at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros , G . B . Johnston , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . W . ; G . Higginson , J . W . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; U R . Cross , S . D . ; F . Woodard , J . D . ; Vandyke , l . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; J . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Cochrane

P . M . ; Head , Stanley , Jennings , Arnott , Bridger , L . Cox , and Gilbert . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . L . Cox candidate . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections of this Lecture were worked by Bro . J . Sims , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Craggs was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the irth inst . Present : Bros . W . C . Williams , as W . M . ; P . Skar , S . W . ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Codings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec ; J . Sims , P . M ., S . D . ; W . Favers , J . D . ; and C .

Woods , l . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Several Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . On rising for the second time , Bro . P , Skar was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . On rising for the third time , Bro . J . Sims